By Daily Press staff
There are two very young philanthropists in the Olshanky family of Santa Monica.
Max Olshanky, 10, and his sister Chasen Olshanky, 12, have helped to raise more than $30,000 in support of United Cerebral Palsy, a non-profit that helps people cope with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects muscle movement.
This year, Olshanky’s will hold their second annual June garage sale today with all proceeds benefiting UCP. Many family members and friends have donated goods and services to the sale, and the Olshanky family has promised to match all funds raised.
The sale will begin at 7:30 a.m. at 230 16th Street in Santa Monica. The fundraising began two years ago as Max Olshanky’s eighth birthday approached. Max asked his family and friends to donate to UCP in his name rather than buy him gifts. Chasen, whose friend suffers from cerebral palsy, has also contributed to the fundraising effort.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 14, 2003. Read the original PDF.